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Old 04-10-2014, 10:26 PM
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Default Etec 250 vs Etec 225 H.O.
Guys need help before I pull the trigger on this. I'm not really sure what the H.O. series is all about, but I need to choose between a 250 or the 225 H.O. I will be repowering my Bluewave 2200 Purebay here in the very near future. Just wonder what you you guys that may know what may be the better route to go!
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250 SHO
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250 SHO

Well since neither one of those is an option. I have the Etec 175 on right now and it has been the best performing motor I have ever had on a boat. I really dont want this to become a Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge type of debate. Just if anyone has run these motors or know anything about them, I would like some input.

I was originally going to put the 250 SHO on before I bought the boat, but after running the Etec that came on it, I really have gotten to like it.
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I bet you dont get any e-tec love from anyone I know on this site


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Suzuki. Has 2.29 gear ratio for hole shot. Have on on my bw
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Guys need help before I pull the trigger on this. I'm not really sure what the H.O. series is all about, but I need to choose between a 250 or the 225 H.O. I will be repowering my Bluewave 2200 Purebay here in the very near future. Just wonder what you you guys that may know what may be the better route to go!
whats the difference between the HO and the regular? Whats the max HP for the boat?
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You have a nice looking boat!For what it's worth, I would chose the H.O. over the 250. Etec performance report list a purebay 2200 w/ 225 etec running 63.7mph; MPG was about 4mph at crusing speed.
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Thats the regular 225 etec

http://www.evinrude.com/Content/Pdf/...orts/PE379.pdf

heres the 250 on a 24ft purebay

http://www.evinrude.com/Content/Pdf/...orts/PE645.pdf
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looks like you can only get a 25" shaft 225 HO in a blue color, dont know if that matters to you or not
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Get the ETEC 250 HO, is a BEAST!!!!


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whats the difference between the HO and the regular? Whats the max HP for the boat?
The max HP for my boat is 250 hp

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looks like you can only get a 25" shaft 225 HO in a blue color, dont know if that matters to you or not
I need a 25" shaft, but the color does mater......has to be white.

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If I can find a 250 HO, I may go that route. I was just unsure if I could mount up a 250 HO since my boat is rated for 250 hp max.
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Talk to Eric at G&F in Raceland, he might have it in stock.


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The max HP for my boat is 250 hp



I need a 25" shaft, but the color does mater......has to be white.



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If I can find a 250 HO, I may go that route. I was just unsure if I could mount up a 250 HO since my boat is rated for 250 hp max.
Yes u can!
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just my 2 cents but why would you not go with a Suzuki or 4 stroke unless you don't have a close dealer? The two stroke ETEC (any 2 stroke) will reduce resale if that is important to you. The Zuke has a 6 year warranty, Etec is 5, and you can now get them in white. I have the 24 BW purebay with the 300 Zuke on it. Bought it new 2008 and it has never been to the shop for anything. Had twin 2005 Zuke 250's on my offshore boat and sold it last July. Bought them new as well and they too never went to the shop.
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just my 2 cents but why would you not go with a Suzuki or 4 stroke unless you don't have a close dealer? The two stroke ETEC (any 2 stroke) will reduce resale if that is important to you. The Zuke has a 6 year warranty, Etec is 5, and you can now get them in white. I have the 24 BW purebay with the 300 Zuke on it. Bought it new 2008 and it has never been to the shop for anything. Had twin 2005 Zuke 250's on my offshore boat and sold it last July. Bought them new as well and they too never went to the shop.
Fair question......I just really have gotten to like the Etec since I have had it on this boat. I love the fact that it doesnt have to have alot of maintenance and also the performance and reliability of the motor is awesome! The reason I have kinda have stayed away from the 4-strokes was weight and hole shot.
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Changing a little oil and a filter once or twice a year is cheaper than buying two-stroke oil. Hole shot on my 4-stroke is great , just as good or better than any two stroke I have owned. The quietness of the motor alone is almost worth it and the weight is not that much difference.
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Etecs are pretty quiet (for a 2 stroke), they have a 6 year warranty (not 5) and the Hole-Shot is awesome.


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